Prince Of Egypt...

Article from Music Week - The UK music trade magazine

DreamWorks is forging an unprecedented partnership between the genres of coutry, R&B, pop and gospel music with top recording artists lending their talents to three albums for its forthcoming The Prince Of Egypt animated film.

Two inspired-by albums and a separate OST are understood to be planned for worldwide release in mid-November. One of the former lines up country artists including Vince Gill, Wyonna, Randy Travis and Clint Black while the other includes Boyz II Men, Kirk Franklin, Jars Of Clay and DC Talk.Meanwhile high-level US discussions were continuing at press time between DreamWorks, Artista and Columbia over release plans for the soundtrack's first single.

The track, performed by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey is understood to be titled "When You Believe". It will also feature on greatest hits albums by both artists planned for release in November.

NEWSFILE: 20 AUGUST 1998